Senior Fitness Coach

We educate the best trainers in the fitness branch. From start to finish of the education - and beyond!- we support and guide our students.

Functional anatomy is a foundation necessary for all trainers in exercise, fitness and sports. This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the human body and a wellspring of important knowledge.

The course is constructed to present the information in an interesting and comprehensible manner and features different learning approaches appropriate for Fitness and Personal Trainers.
 
The goal is, to understand the relationship between movement patterns, the human body and relevant anatomical terminology.

More and more companies are integrating Corporate Wellness and similar health initiatives into their employee benefits packages. By doing so they promote the health and well-being of their employees, reducing the incidence of sick-leave and building healthier, stronger team dynamics.

Exactly why such initiatives are important is discussed in this introduction to the concept, as well as challenges that such initiatives face including organisational dysfunction.

Participants also learn about the advantages of corporate wellness and some trusted approaches and tools for finding and working with a company.

We offer suggestions on how to approach companies about Corporate Wellness, how to develop a corporate wellness concept and important organisational points to consider.
Participants will be exposed to some practical examples and will have the possiblity to perform group work on the topic.

The unit on Marketing and Customer Interaction gives participants some insight into identifying, working with and marketing to their ideal customer. This is one of the most useful units for the aspiring trainer, as it helps them identify their place in the market, which makes for a more successful career start.

We begin by taking a look at Marketing itself to understand exactly what it is and of what relevance it has for personal trainers.
Important basic concepts such as USP, positioning, target market, etc. are introduced and different models from marketing such as the SMART Formula, marketing mix (7Ps) and more are explained.

The communication between trainer and client is also addressed in this unit. Various aspects of communication theory and some guidelines for successful communication are covered.

Upon completion of this subject, participants are able to develop marketing strategies for their product and/or services, ready to position themselves in a market rich in variety and full of possibility!

A working understanding of human physiology and therefore the relationships between the various functions of the human body is crucial for anyone working in the exercise and fitness field. It is a requisite knowledge for the sufficient practice of their profession.

This course makes the relationships within the human organism graspable for everyone. Take a deep-dive into the human body and learn the functions of our organism for your new profession in fitness.

In this subject you will get a close look at energy metabolism needed for muscle activation, the circulatory system and the pulmonary system.

Any high quality education in fitness and exercise begins with the foundations of anatomy and physiology.

In this unit participants are prepared for successful communication with their clients on every level. In addition, we take a look at how the trainer or coach can go about dealing with their own goals and motives, which will in turn help them better understand their clients.

The right goal-setting and the proper approach to feedback are an important parts of this unit.

The way we manage stress as trainers and with our clients and a variety of learning strategies are explored so these skills can be integrated into your professional approach.

In this introduction to training theory we look at the foundations of training plan creation and management, including the principles of training, training methodology and factors that influence sports performance.
Because performance capacity, performance diagnostics, training and competition are so interrelated, they are covered together in this unit.

The second half of this unit Im zweiten Teil der Trainingslehre wird das Training als komplexer Handlungsprozess und im Zusammenhang mit Planung, Ausführung und Evaluation definiert und bewertet.
Ein wichtiger Teil der Trainingslehre ist nach wie vor die Trainingsplangestaltung, die mit Beispielen über die Möglichkeiten einer Trainingsplangestaltung praktisch vermittelt werden.

Um das Thema der Trainingswissenschaft zu vertiefen, laden wir regelmäßig internationale Top-Dozenten wie Univ. Prof. Dr. Paul Haber und Prof.em. Dr.phil. Dr.med. Dr. hc Jürgen Weineck zu uns in die Academy ein.

Unter anderem sind sie für die Bücher "Optimales Training" (Jürgen Weineck) und "Leistungsphysiologie" (Paul Haber) in der Trainingswissenschaft bekannt.

This unit on endurance training in old age teaches participants in a practical and understandable way how targeted endurance training can improve the health and quality of life of older people. Participants learn which physiological changes need to be taken into account in old age and how to design endurance training in an age-appropriate and safe way .

In addition to theoretical knowledge about training methods and load control, the focus is also on specific exercise units, training plan creation and motivation techniques. The aim is to optimally prepare trainers to help senior citizens achieve more exercise, health and independence .

In the mobility training & mobility course, participants gain a practical understanding of the importance of mobility in old age. Physical changes and their influence on mobility, health and independence are discussed, with a particular focus on joint function and muscular flexibility .

With the help of targeted exercises for mobilization and stretching, participants learn how to design age-appropriate movement units for everyday life or group training. Particular attention is paid to functional transfer in everyday situations, for example when standing up, reaching or turning.

The subject concludes with the development of a separate unit on the topic of mobility for senior citizens and therefore provides an ideal basis for working with older people - both in the preventative area and in health-promoting group training.

This specialist module is dedicated to the special requirements of nutrition in old age - a key topic for all those who want to provide health-conscious support to senior citizens. Participants learn how physiological needs change with increasing age. A slower metabolism, a reduced energy intake combined with a high need for vitamins, minerals and proteins as well as a decreasing sensation of thirst are particular challenges.

In addition to theoretical knowledge about critical nutrients, common deficiency symptoms, age-related changes in digestion and loss of appetite, the course also focuses on practical implementation in the everyday lives of older people. Easily digestible, nutrient-dense foods, the importance of regular meals and the consideration of individual health restrictions (e.g. diabetes, chewing and swallowing difficulties) are discussed.

Another focus is on empathetic communication about nutrition in old age and the clear distinction between this and nutritional therapy advice. Case studies and practice-oriented tasks round off the module and make it a valuable basis for working with an ever-growing target group.

In the Functional Movement Analysis course unit, the focus is on the quality of everyday movements in old age. Participants learn to recognize and systematically analyse typical movement and posture patterns of older people, such as reduced arm swing, balance weaknesses or gait instability.

In addition to practical observation, they will learn how to safely carry out and evaluate functional tests such as the "chair-rise test" or the "timed-up-and-go test". From this, targeted training measures can be derived to improve mobility, strength and coordination in everyday life.

Particular attention is paid to formulating individual training goals from real everyday movements such as getting up from a chair, walking or reaching for objects and creating a mini-training plan based on these observations. This practice-oriented unit creates the basis for effective and needs-oriented training planning for older people.

In the Health Benefits of Exercise unit, participants learn how regular exercise not only increases physical performance, but also has numerous health benefits. The focus is on the positive effects on the cardiovascular system, the immune system and mental health.

The course sheds light on how targeted training can be used to prevent lifestyle diseases such as diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and depression. Participants will learn which forms of training are particularly suitable for promoting general health and what to look out for in different target groups.

In addition, specific case studies are played through and practical methods for motivating customers are presented in order to integrate exercise into everyday life in the long term and ensure sustainable health-promoting effects.

Numerous studies have shown that a well-trained core contributes significantly to stability, fall prevention and healthy posture. This is exactly where the Integrated Core Training class comes in. Participants learn why a stable core, which consists of the pelvic floor, deep abdominal and back muscles and the diaphragm, is crucial for posture, balance and safe movement.

The units cover key topics such as pelvic floor training, targeted core stabilization on stable and unstable surfaces and integration into everyday movement sequences . The focus is particularly on age-appropriate implementation: the exercises are gentle, functional and individually scalable - ideal for working with older people.

Among other things, participants learn how incontinence, instability and the risk of falling can be reduced through targeted core training. In addition to many practical exercise examples, aspects such as breathing control, exercise guidance and training structure are also taught. An ideal module for anyone who wants to combine functional, health-oriented training with clear relevance to everyday life.

Strength training is an essential component of health promotion, injury prevention and performance enhancement. The integrated strength training module covers the three main forms of training: equipment, small equipment and outdoor training.

The focus is on targeted strengthening of the upper and lower extremities as well as the core muscles, tailored to the needs of older people. In addition to the safe use of classic training equipment such as the leg press or the rowing machine, the functional use of Therabands, dumbbells and everyday objects is also taught.

Special emphasis is placed on suitability for everyday use: the focus is on exercises to prevent falls, to promote walking safety and to cope with typical everyday situations such as standing up or carrying. Participants also learn how to design individual strength circuits and adapt training concepts to different performance levels.

Coordination is the basis for the safe and efficient execution of movements. It is becoming increasingly important, especially for older people. In coordination training, the six basic coordinative abilities - balance, reaction, rhythm, coupling, differentiation and orientation - are therefore systematically dealt with and their interplay analyzed.

A particular focus is placed on age-related physiological changes such as the decline in sensory abilities, delayed reaction times and a decrease in the ability to balance. Scientific findings are used to show which coordinative requirements are particularly challenging in old age and how they affect mobility and everyday competence.

The course goes on to show how coordination is linked to cognitive and motor requirements and how these can be specifically trained in old age, for example to prevent falls or promote responsiveness. Neurophysiological principles such as the role of the central nervous system in controlling movement sequences are also taken into account.

The ageing process affects almost all body systems and is accompanied by physiological changes and an increased susceptibility to certain diseases. This subject focuses on central aspects of geriatrics, in particular changes in the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous and metabolic systems.

Building on this, there is a comprehensive introduction to common age-related diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or dementia. The aim is to develop a sound understanding of the development, symptoms and relevance of these diseases in the context of exercise and training in old age.

Participants learn the essential basics for recognizing health-related restrictions in older people and taking them into account accordingly - always within the scope of their professional competence.

Falls are one of the most common causes of accidents in old age and often have considerable health, psychological and social consequences. The participants deal with scientifically based risk factors for falls as well as epidemiological data on their frequency and relevance in old age.

A central topic is the classification of risk factors into extrinsic (e.g. environmental factors, use of aids) and intrinsic factors (e.g. muscle strength, balance, neurological diseases). In addition, the connection between common geriatric diseases such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, dementia and Parkinson's disease and the risk of falling is explained.

It also shows which preventive measures can be used effectively through targeted exercise promotion. The content is based on current guidelines and evidence-based approaches to fall prevention and also takes into account psychological aspects such as fear of falling and its influence on mobility behavior.

Physiological processes change with increasing age: Muscle mass and strength decrease, reaction times lengthen and the regeneration time increases. This is precisely where the training theory lesson specifically for senior citizens comes in. It provides in-depth knowledge about the effects of training in old age, how they can be specifically promoted and why adapted training is essential for independence, fall prevention and cognitive performance.

Participants will learn about key training principles and methods for age-appropriate load control. Particular attention is paid to heart rate control, the Borg scale and the correct dosage of repetitions, sets and breaks. In addition to theory, relevant types of training such as strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination training are also covered with regard to everyday use in older people. Finally, it shows how a training session can be structured sensibly and individually adapted to the performance level - from the definition of goals to the selection of exercises and appropriate differentiation.